Ronald Jones 2018 Outlook
As NFL.com suggested, Jones, who has drawn a lot of comparisons to Jamaal Charles, lands in a great spot to find fantasy success right out of the gate. While the Charles comparison is fair, others have noted Jones has the every-down upside of Chris Johnson in his prime. The Buccaneers had a void atop their depth chart with Doug Martin now out of the mix, and Jones appears to be poised to move ahead of Peyton Barber, Jacquizz Rodgers and Charles Sims sooner rather than later. According to the Sports Xchange, Jones brings big-play potential back into the Bucs' running game. He had 12 rushes of 40 yards or more in his career at USC, where he totaled 3,619 yards and 39 touchdowns, averaging a robust 6.1 yards per tote. He also caught 32 passes for 301 yards and three touchdowns and is considered a natural pass-catcher who can contribute in that regard in the NFL. Barber could be an issue for Jones' owners when the Bucs are in goal-line situations -- especially if Jones doesn't shine early. Tampa's offensive line is a young group, which makes Jones a boom-bust fantasy option until we see if the unit matures and more importantly, stays healthy. But make no mistake: Jones has the playmaking tools needed to make an impact.
